Finding the Third Proportional to 17,990,974 and 26,311,717
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,990,974 and 26,311,717 is: 38,480,765.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,990,974 : 26,311,717 = 26,311,717 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,990,974/26,311,717 = 26,311,717/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,990,974x = 26,311,717 × 26,311,717 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,990,974x = 692,306,451,488,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 692,306,451,488,089/17,990,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,480,765.49
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